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Cite as "AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 05062961 (posted Jun. 29, 2005)"

Following is the content of a June 28, 2005 email to AILA member Sara Levin
from the State Department's Legalnet:

Requirements for H-1B1: Effective January 1, 2004, nationals of Chile or Singapore
may apply at consular sections around the world for a nonimmigrant professional
H-1B1 visa. To qualify, professions must meet the definition of "specialty
occupation" set forth in the respective FTA or submit proof of alternative
credentials as set forth in the respective FTA. The applicant must also submit
a job offer letter from the employer, proof of labor attestation (certified
ETA 9035 or 9035E), proof of payment of any special fee, if applicable and
pay the MRV fee. [Currently no special fee is required]. [Note: Aliens already
in the United States as nonimmigrants may apply to DHS for a change of nonimmigrant
status to H-1B1 pursuant to INA 248. Such an alien who departs the United States
would need an H-1B1 visa to seek readmission as an H-1B1.